Associate Level Test Engineer

Market

National Security & Defense

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is a global technology company, delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. We develop, test, operate, sustain, and secure critical infrastructures and weapons systems using unique technology applications and agile software development capabilities to improve mission capability and operational readiness. Jacobs' deep experience with advanced technology systems and our wide-ranging program support capabilities work together to make us a premier partner to aerospace and defense client locations around the world.

Job Summary:

As a Center of Excellence for software development, JSEC provides an environment where innovative ideas flourish. We bring together skilled engineers and domain experts into high-performing, agile teams empowered to deliver mission-critical solutions.

Our teams use modern architectures for web and mobile deployments, leveraging subject matter expertise to harness new technologies and deliver next-generation tools. Our responsibilities span the full-stack spectrum including back-end data services and front-end development using Agile and Dev Ops best practices.

As a member of an Agile Development Team, you will participate in planning and executing Agile-based verification activities that ensure we deliver quality and accurate software to our end-users that meet established acceptance criteria, architecture, requirements and our user's operational needs. Working with other teams, end-users, operational Subject Matter Experts (SME) and stakeholders during each Sprint and Program Increment (PI), you will collaborate to provide state-of-the art solutions to the operational field.

Responsibilities:

Work Scope may include the following duties:

* Develop, document, review and execute comprehensive automated and manual tests that thoroughly test software functionality, interfaces, integration with other components, behaviors and error handling

* Develop and execute formal tests for releases that demonstrate complete functionality as determined by established Feature Acceptance Criteria, Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and operational needs

* Collaborate with software development teams including Product Owners, Systems Engineers, Subject Matter Experts and Government testers

* Develop and document comprehensive test plans, procedures, and test artifacts to ensure software meets Acceptance Criteria and applicable requirements

* Create and maintain test automation environment and automated test scripts

* Prepare, analyze, document and report test results

* Work with software development teams to identify and debug issues found during testing, and coordinate activities to resolve issues based upon priorities and processes

* Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to ensure system testing reflects end-user needs

* Validate fixes and ensure corrections of defects are effective and do not introduce new issues

* Assess software performance and behavior under various conditions, including real-world conditions and error handling

* Provide feedback and recommendations to improve product design, functionality, and usability based on test outcomes

* Facilitate and participate in meetings to discuss test plans and results with stakeholders

* Stay current with new testing tools and test strategies, particularly regarding software test automation

* This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities.

Here's what you'll need

Must be a US Citizen

Clearance Required:

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US DoD Secret or Higher

Minimum Years of

Experience:

Bachelor's or Masters degree in computer science or related scientific discipline and Six (6) years of experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Required):

* Strong analytical and problem-solving…